62493 - Arancio Ishrar Fleet Touch Up Paint

The Look

This is not a color for the shy. Associated with high-visibility commercial use and legendary Italian sports cars like the Miura, this shade is a loud, unapologetic orange. Since it was active from 1966 through the turn of the millennium, your vehicle has likely spent decades soaking up UV rays. This is important because bright oranges like this can shift over time. When you apply your touch-up, expect it to look rich and saturated compared to any paint that has been weathered by the sun for thirty years. It is a bold, historical choice that defines the era of high-impact PPG Paints.

Technical Details

You are working with a solid finish. The beauty of a solid color is its simplicity; there are no metallic flakes or pearls to worry about, so you do not have to fret over the "flop" or the way light hits it from different angles. However, solid oranges are notoriously transparent. If you try to cover a dark scratch in one heavy go, you might find the finish looking uneven or thin. The pigment is heavy and provides a deep, glass-like reflection once it cures, but it requires patience to build up the depth.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Fleet Arancio Ishrar (check for code 62493), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can usually find this paint code on a metal plate riveted to the door jamb or tucked away inside the engine compartment. When you start, test the color on the included card to ensure the shade matches your current panel. To avoid drips, apply several thin layers rather than one thick one, and always keep the container moving to maintain an even flow. Give it plenty of drying time between coats to let the solvents escape, and work in a cool garage or the shade to prevent the paint from drying too fast on the surface.